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How do I add a new file or folder to a course in the Teacher app on my Android device?

In Canvas Teacher, you can add a new file or folder to your Course Files.

The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.

Open Course

In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.

Open Files

Tap the Files link.

View Files

View your course files. To add a file or folder, tap the Add button.

Add File

To add a new file, tap the Upload button.

Select File Location

Select the location of your file. You can take a new photo from your camera [1], find a file in your photo gallery [2], or search your device for a file [3].

Note: To learn more about media uploads, view the Canvas Media Comparison PDF.

Upload File

Once your file has been selected, it will display in the Attachments window [1]. To remove the file, tap the Remove icon [2]. To add another file, tap the destination for the file [3].

To upload your file, tap the Upload button [4].

Add Folder

To add a new folder, tap the Folder button.

Name Folder

Enter the name of your folder [1], then tap the OK button [2].

View Items

View the items you added to your Course Files.